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River Severn canoe holidays and multi-day adventures

Embark on a multi-day canoe holiday on Britain’s longest river. Gentle days, story-rich towns and time to breathe, with clear plans, quality kit and support along the way.

Solo traveller trips Trips for two or more

Prefer to get your bearings first? See how it works.

A real river holiday, not a rushed activity

We help you plan and paddle a River Severn canoe holiday that feels simple and supported. You choose dates and style, we handle launches, safety, key logistics and clear daily plans.

Whether you are travelling as a pair, a small group or joining one of our Solo Traveller dates, you get the same calm briefings, reliable kit and local knowledge on tap.

  • Beginner friendly
  • Hosted launches, safety briefings and daily check-ins
  • Camping or B&B options
  • Flexible pace and distance

Choose how you want to paddle

Solo paddler on a River Severn canoe adventure

Solo Traveller canoe trips

  • Small hosted dates for solo paddlers
  • Stay in B&Bs or simple camping
  • Group WhatsApp chat and shared planning

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Canoeists on a multi-day River Severn holiday

Multi-day canoe trips for two or more

  • Weekend Shropshire routes or full river journey
  • Travel as a pair or small group
  • Clear daily distances and river briefings

Explore multi-day trips

Need to understand things first?

If you like to read and plan before you book, these guides walk you through what is included, how the trips run and who is behind the business.

Paddlers planning their River Severn canoe trip

How it works

Step by step from first enquiry to getting off the water at the end.

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Canoe kit laid out for a River Severn holiday

What is included

Boats, buoyancy aids, dry barrels, river notes, GPS boat tracking and the support that sits behind your trip.

See what is included

Canoe holiday FAQs for the River Severn

Canoe holiday FAQs

Answers to the questions we are asked most about fitness, experience, safety and dogs.

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River Severn near Cressage on a canoe holiday

Plan your trip

Get an idea of distance covered each day and what there is to see along the way.

Start planning

Why people trust us

As featured in The Times Over 30 years of paddling experience Based in Shrewsbury on the River Severn Supporting journeys since 2016

What paddlers say

“The river was breathtaking with wildlife round every bend. If you are in any doubt whether to try it, we would recommend you do.”

H Watts, Trip Advisor

“We did the whole one hundred and twenty five miles. Nigel’s advice was invaluable and we had a fantastic experience.”

mchensh, Trip Advisor

“Great week with our dog, quality kit and superb guidance. We felt supported from planning to pick up.”

Ian C, Trip Advisor
The Times

As featured in The Times

A real-world long weekend itinerary on the River Severn with heritage, quiet water and simple logistics.

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